April 21, 2024, marks the 61st anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Last year, in response to the priest shortage in the Diocese of Toledo, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas asked the faithful to pray and fast for an increase in vocations to the priesthood.
One Hail Mary each day
Families are encouraged to add this Hail Mary to their prayer before meals, regular daily prayers or family rosary, as a way of encouraging their children to seek God’s call for their life.
Fasting or penance each Friday
The fasting or penance might be foregoing a meal, abstaining from meat, avoiding snacks between meals, or some other small sacrifice
On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, please recommit to these pray and fast for an increase in vocations to the diocesan priesthood.
PARISH PROMOTION: Toolkit
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